Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, operation, and governance in the UK. Key sections include Parts 3 and 8 on company constitution, Sections 17-38 on Articles of Association, Section 18 on required content, and Sections 21-27 on article amendments.
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing template articles of association for different types of companies including private companies limited by shares, public companies, and companies limited by guarantee.
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and provisions for good corporate governance practices, particularly relevant for public companies. Provides guidance on board composition, effectiveness, accountability, and shareholder engagement.
FCA Listing Rules: Regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority that must be followed if the company is or plans to be listed on a UK stock exchange.
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting company transparency and filing requirements, including provisions about director and company secretary appointments.
Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Legislation governing the disqualification of directors and related matters that should be considered in articles regarding director appointments and removals.
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation dealing with company insolvency and winding up procedures that may need to be referenced in articles regarding company dissolution.
